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I ______ soccer.
I ______ soccer.
play
She ______ soccer.
She ______ soccer.
plays
They do not (don't) ______ books.
They do not (don't) ______ books.
read
Do you ______ soccer?
Do you ______ soccer?
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He ______ like pizza.
He ______ like pizza.
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She ______ to school.
She ______ to school.
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Does she ______ soccer?
Does she ______ soccer?
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Study Notes
The Present Simple Tense
Affirmative Sentences
- Structure: Subject + base form of the verb (+ s/es for third person singular).
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Examples:
- I play soccer.
- She plays soccer.
- They read books.
Negative Sentences
- Structure: Subject + do/does not + base form of the verb.
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Examples:
- I do not (don't) play soccer.
- She does not (doesn't) play soccer.
- They do not (don't) read books.
Interrogative Forms
- Structure: Do/Does + subject + base form of the verb?
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Examples:
- Do you play soccer?
- Does she play soccer?
- Do they read books?
Common Grammar Mistakes
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Using the incorrect verb form:
- Incorrect: She go to school.
- Correct: She goes to school.
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Omitting the auxiliary verb in negatives and questions:
- Incorrect: He not like pizza.
- Correct: He does not like pizza.
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Confusing do/does:
- Use "does" with third-person singular (he, she, it) and "do" with all other subjects.
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Plural and singular agreement:
- Ensure subject-verb agreement (I/You/We/They use base form, He/She/It use base form + s/es).
The Present Simple Tense
Affirmative Sentences
- Structure: Subject + base form of the verb (+ s/es for third person singular).
- Examples highlight verb usage:
- "I play soccer" (first-person).
- "She plays soccer" (third-person singular).
- "They read books" (plural).
Negative Sentences
- Structure: Subject + do/does not + base form of the verb.
- Negative sentence examples:
- "I do not (don't) play soccer."
- "She does not (doesn't) play soccer."
- "They do not (don't) read books."
Interrogative Forms
- Structure: Do/Does + subject + base form of the verb?
- Interrogative examples:
- "Do you play soccer?" (second-person).
- "Does she play soccer?" (third-person singular).
- "Do they read books?" (plural).
Common Grammar Mistakes
- Incorrect verb form usage can lead to errors:
- Incorrect: "She go to school."
- Correct: "She goes to school."
- Auxiliary verb omissions can create confusion:
- Incorrect: "He not like pizza."
- Correct: "He does not like pizza."
- Do/Does confusion:
- "Does" is used with third-person singular subjects (he, she, it).
- "Do" is used with all other subjects (I, you, we, they).
- Emphasis on plural and singular agreement is crucial:
- I/You/We/They use base form.
- He/She/It use base form + s/es for proper agreement.
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Test your knowledge of the Present Simple tense with this quiz! You'll encounter questions on affirmative, negative, and interrogative forms, as well as common grammar mistakes. Perfect for beginner to intermediate English learners.
